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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is paramount, particularly for music listening, the Sennheiser 560S eclipses the Moondrop Blessing 2, despite being less expensive. The Sennheiser's open design contributes to a superior soundstage which enhances immersive experiences, making them well-suited for TV and video as well. The Moondrop Blessing 2 shines in portability and isolation, more convenient when traveling, and provides a snugger fit for exercise. Neither offer built-in microphone capabilities, so for calls and meetings, an external mic is required. Lastly, considering the price, if budget constraints are a concern, the Sennheiser offers considerable value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser 560S.
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
Best in class for music
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.7/10
9.5/10
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
TV and Video
8.2/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Cost
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $312 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
The Sennheiser 560S and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9/10
5.1/10
The Sennheiser 560S and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8/10
8.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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